Milkweed can grow in a wide variety of environments from roadsides and abandoned lots to the edge of fields, meadows, and ...

As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

One of the true joys of assembling the Journal over all these decades is the connection it can forge between the Naturalist and my readers, some of whom have become ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

Gardening with California native plants is a smart, sustainable, and beautiful choice for Southern California landscapes. These plants have evolved to thrive in the region’s Mediterranean ...

The monarch butterfly migration is one of the great wonders of the natural world. Every year millions of them travel immense ...

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed are the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. The flowers provide ...

Milkweed is beautiful, easy to grow, and necessary for butterflies to survive. Here's how to grow and care for milkweed the right way.